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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was released 4 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS30 grades against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TS30 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2015October 2010More recent by 52 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic TS30

 G700SE TS30 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G700SE

 TS30 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TS30 compared to the G700SE.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and G700SE is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and G700SE.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent TS30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (307g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (307g)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Ricoh G700SE
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $0